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football Rice Krispie Treats

Published: Nov 16, '21 · Modified: Nov 16, '21 · By: Meaghan Mountford · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Going tailgating? Just gathering to watch a game? Football Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious, easy dessert to serve.

football rice krispie treats on green napkin

 

football Rice Krispie Treats

It's football season! To me, that means lots of fun football-themed food, like these easy, 6-ingredient football Rice Krispie Treats. 

Simply take our crazy delicious  double chocolate cereal treats, cut into football shapes, and add the stitching. (They are so good, I kept eating the scraps while making these.) 

You may also use our chocolate peanut butter cereal treat recipe, or our Nutella treats. 

Be sure to check out our marshmallow guide. Different brands have different weights, so this guide will help you make perfect Rice Krispie Treats every time. 

 football Rice Krispie Treats

 

how to make football Rice Krispie Treats

To make chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, I combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder. Cocoa powder adds richness and depth to the taste. But for sweeter, milder treats, feel free to omit the cocoa powder. 

ingredients you need:

  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies
  • 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular size OR 6 cups mini)
  • 4 tablespoons European salted butter 
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional)
  • ⅓ cup vanilla frosting

 

 

supplies you'll need:

  • baking tray 
  • parchment or wax paper 
  • 2 ½-inch oval cookie cutter 
  • disposable decorating bag

 

 

 football Rice Krispie Treats

 

let's make cereal treats! 

Use any of your favorite recipes for royal icing or frosting, or, simply use store-bought frosting. 

 

TIP to make easy Rice Crispy Treats 

For less sticking and to make cereal treats a breeze, spray cooking spray on your bowls and spatulas.

 

 football Rice Krispie Treats  on green napkin

step one: melt your ingredients 

Line your baking tray parchment paper and set aside.

Pour the Rice Krispies in a large bowl greased with cooking spray. Set aside. 

Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Start to melt the butter on low heat.

Add the marshmallows, chocolate chips, cocoa powder (if using) in the pan.

Heat on low, stirring frequently until the marshmallows are almost melted.

Remove from the burner and stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows and chocolate. The mixture should be very smooth. 

 

making chocolate Rice Krispie treats

 

step two: mix it all together 

Pour the chocolate marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir very well, coating every piece of cereal. Overturn the treats onto the baking tray. 

Use a greased spatula to spread the treats in a rough rectangle that measures about 12-inches by 9-inches by ¾-inch. Refrigerate the tray for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the treats to cool, or let set an hour at room temperature. 

chocolate Rice Krispie Treats spread on baking tray

step three: decorate your football treats 

Cut out ovals, trying to cut as close to each other as possible to minimize scraps. 

Scoop some frosting into the decorating bag and twist the top. Snip the tip.

Pipe the football stitching. Let set before handling. 

cutting out oval chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

piping frosting on football Rice Krispie Treats

 

printable football Rice Krispie Treat recipe 

football Rice Krispie Treats on green napkin

football Rice Krispie Treats

Meaghan Mountford
FOOTBALL RICE KRISPIE TREATS --the BEST, rich, double chocolate Rice Krispie Treats turned into footballs for Game Day.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
cool for 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 treats
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • parchment or wax paper
  • disposable decorating bag (may use Ziplock bag)
  • 2 ½-inch oval cookie cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini)
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • ⅓ cup vanilla frosting

Instructions
 

  • Line your baking tray parchment paper and set aside.
  • Pour the Rice Krispies in a large bowl greased with cooking spray. Set aside. 
  • Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Start to melt the butter on low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows, chocolate chips, cocoa powder (if using) in the pan. Heat on low, stirring frequently until the marshmallows are almost melted.
  • Remove from the burner and stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows and chocolate. The mixture should be very smooth.  
  • Pour the chocolate marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir very well, coating every piece of cereal. Overturn the treats onto the baking tray. 
  • Use a greased spatula to spread the treats in a rough rectangle that measures about 12-inches by 9-inches by ¾-inch. Refrigerate the tray for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the treats to cool, or let set an hour at room temperature. 
  • Cut out ovals, trying to cut as close to each other as possible to minimize scraps. 
  • Scoop some frosting into the decorating bag and twist the top. Snip the tip. Pipe the football stitching. Let set before handling. step three: decorate your football treats 

Notes

If you do not have a scale, for the exact number of marshmallows you need, be sure to check out our marshmallow conversion guide. 
Spray bowls and spatulas with non-stick cooking spray first. 
Keyword football Rice Krispie Treats

 football Rice Krispie Treats

 

More football-themed fun food ideas: 

  • hot chocolate bomb footballs! 
  • easy football chocolate pops 
  • football deviled eggs 
  • pick-your-team-color football player Oreos

 

Rice Krispie Treats you'll love: 

 

Caramel apple cereal treats with a caramel apple.

caramel apple Rice Krispie Treats 

 

SCOTCHEROOS! The BEST recipe for peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats with a delicious chocolate butterscotch topping.

Scotcheroos recipe 

 

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Oreo Rice Krispie Treats 

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We love creating easy Rice Krispie Treats recipes to share with you and hope you find our tips and instructions helpful. ___ - Beth and Meaghan
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  1. Stacy Miller

    November 20, 2021 at 1:13 am

    5 stars
    We just made some football rice krispie treats to bring to our family for Thanksgiving. We all watch football together. I know everyone will love these.

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